Staff Accountant

4 days ago

Alexandria, Virginia, United States DJS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team at DJS Financial Services LLC. The successful candidate will support the Office of Finance in performing assigned tasks under the direction of leadership team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and CPA or MBA preferred. Experience in reconciliation projects related to federal financial operations, preferably related to U.S. Treasury payment and collection process, is also required.

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for reviewing current workflow and business processes of OMBI, foreign offices, and DOS to correct SF-1221 monthly rejects. They will also review the existing SF-1221/VADR process and existing system from start to finish and make recommendations for improving the process.

The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal relationship skills, and ability to motivate others. Proficiency in the use of Windows Office Software, i.e. Access, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is also required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review current workflow and business processes of OMBI, foreign offices, and DOS to correct SF-1221 monthly rejects
  • Review the existing SF-1221/VADR process and existing system from start to finish and make recommendations for improving the process
  • Provide one-on-one or group facilitation support as needed to enhance financial management expertise and promote improved processes and workflow management
  • Assist with the reconciliation and processing of current and backlogged transactions made by the DoS on behalf of client's foreign offices
  • Review and validate the PSAs payroll transactions throughout the Consolidate American Payroll Processing System (CAPPS) and make recommendations to My Foreign Allowances (e1190)
  • Review current workflow and processes in the Foreign Post Allowance (e-1190). Reconcile foreign post allowance payments and collections posted in the financial management System to ensure compliance with agencies' internal policies/procedures and with State Department guidelines (FAMPH)
  • Perform reconciliations, and data analysis of post-allowance payment transactions
  • Examine payment and collection transactions continuously to ensure compliance with policy and new business processes
  • Monitor the progress and prepare periodic progress/status reports, as established by management
  • Conduct monthly meetings with foreign offices to correct any issues with monthly SF-1221 transactions
  • Review & Reconcile foreign allowance payments in the client's financial management system to ensure all payments & collections conform to DOS guidelines.
  • Contact Canada DOS office to provide Leased quarter allowance reconciliation for any employee receiving LQA in Canada. (Annually)
  • Monitor the foreign allowance financial management system (E-1190) for any possible errors or system issues. Conduct bi-weekly meetings with the IT team to correct any errors that have been discovered.
  • Provide a list of system enhancements to the IT team for the e-1190 foreign allowance payments system.
  • Conduct bi-annual training on the SF-1221/E-1190 process for foreign posts.
  • Provide state department interface training for new Foreign Administrative Support Specialists at foreign posts to improve the efficiency of the SF-1221 process.
  • Update E-1190 & SF-1221 standard operating procedures document for any updates in the SF-1221/E-1190 process.
  • Performs other assigned duties.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and CPA or MBA preferred
  • A general knowledge of federal fund accounting principles, procedures, and the S. Government Standard General Ledger
  • Some experience in reconciliation projects related to federal financial operations, preferably related to U.S. Treasury payment and collection process
  • Knowledge and experience related to automated financial management systems (including accounting and budget), preferably systems used by Federal Agencies
  • Experience in performing the SF-1221 expenditure process utilizing automated systems or prior federal audit experience (external audits, internal audits, or audit readiness/remediation)
  • Applies sound accounting and data processing principles while developing automated processes to fit an existing financial application
  • Able to determine the feasibility of automating government financial business practices
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Proficiency in the use of Windows Office Software, i.e. Access, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits:

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Dental coverage, Life insurance, Medical coverage, Vision coverage
  • 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid Federal Holidays

Clearance Level: Public Trust

Experience Level: Early Career to Mid-Level (2-7 years of experience)

Traveling: None

Selected applicants will undergo a security background investigation by the Government and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements for a Public Trust Position

DJS Consulting Group (DJS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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